Rob Williams outlines new Ghost Rider

Speaking to Digital Spy, the writer described the book's new female protagonist as a "weapon of supernatural mass destruction" and outlined the role of her predecessor Johnny Blaze.

"This new Ghost Rider was raised and trained purely for this role. She's a great warrior, trained in all sorts of martial arts, whereas Johnny Blaze was 'just' a motorcycle stuntman when he became the Ghost Rider," he explained.

"Our new Ghost Rider is a far more terrifying prospect. And she's able to use the powers of the Ghost Rider in ways that Johnny Blaze never was, which is bad news for everyone on planet Earth. She's a weapon of supernatural mass destruction."

Williams went on to say that Blaze will feature as a co-protagonist in the series, acting as a mentor to the new Ghost Rider.

"Johnny's a major part of our story, still. He's, at the very least, a co-protagonist," he added.

"He's got a great sardonic voice to write, has Johnny. He finally manages to lose his 'curse' and thinks he's free but, of course, he can't allow himself to just walk away. He's just unleashed a great destructive weapon on the world and he sees it as his responsibility to mentor her and stop her raising armageddon."